Blog Archive: December 2014
Jūlijs Straume: Caucasus on my mind; exhibition at Tbilisi State Museum of Folk and Applied Arts of Georgia
| Living in Georgia | 140 seen
Jūlijs Straume, was a renowned Latvian artist who left a lasting impact on the art world. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through the active efforts of the Latvian Diaspora in Georgia, who continue to honor his works.
Jūlijs Straume (July…
White Christmas in Bakuriani (2014)
| Living in Georgia | 14 seen
For the second year in a row, we decided to celebrate Christmas in Bakuriani, a remote mountain resort city in Georgia.
While some may choose Bakuriani as a skiing destination, we opted for a white Christmas location. Originally, we planned…
Best Laptop Deals 2023: Top 6 Models to Consider
| Laptop Reviews | 8 seen
Laptops are essential tools for many people, whether for work, school, or entertainment. With 2023 just starting, many laptop manufacturers are offering great deals on their latest models. This article will showcase the top laptop deals for 2023,…
Best Tablets for Students, Creatives, and Professionals in 2023
| Laptop Reviews | 19 seen
With the rise of mobile computing and remote work, tablets have become essential devices for professionals and casual users alike. Tablets are portable, versatile, and can perform many of the functions of a laptop, while remaining more compact and…
Minimum Wages in Baltic States 2015
| Macroeconomics | 22 seen
The Baltic States, which include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing regions in the European Union. The region has experienced significant economic development, attracting foreign investment, and…
Exploring the Future of Transportation: The Dallas-Houston High-Speed Rail
| Railway / Bus / Ferry | 29 seen
Back in 2013, we embarked on an epic journey across the United States that began at JFK Airport in New York City and ended in Houston, Texas. Although we had initially planned to reach the West Coast, we eventually decided to cut our trip short due…
5 Essential Tips for Optimizing Your Website for Mobile SEO
| Blogging | 27 seen
With the rise of mobile devices and the increasing number of mobile searches, optimizing your website for mobile SEO has become more important than ever. In fact, Google has even announced that mobile-first indexing will become the default for all…
Istanbul - Konya - New High Speed Train in Turkey
| Railway / Bus / Ferry | 12 seen
<p>I have travelled by train in Turkey just once back in 2011 from Ankara to Izmir. That route went some 15-17 hours... It's damned boring thing. Well I'm glad I took that ride of course, but I'm more glad to learn that Turkey…
Nginx redirect domain name to another domain
| Servers | 30 seen
Redirecting website visitors to a different domain name using Nginx is simple. Add the following code to your server config: server { server_name .domain.com; return 302 $scheme://forwarded-domain.com; } Restart Nginx sudo…Food Blogger: Gingerbread Dough Recipe
| Food blogger | 12 seen
<p>In this article I'm going to show how one (perhaps you) can prepare a gingerbread dough at home. </p><h2>Ingredients:</h2><p><strong>You will need:</strong> <em>butter, flour, eggs,…
History of Tram and Trolleybus systems in Tbilisi and Georgia
| Living in Georgia | 528 seen
Currently (2022) there are no tram or trolley lines in Tbilisi, but not so long ago in history, there were plenty of tram and trolleybus lines not only in Tbilisi but also in Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Poti, Rustavi, and even…
First High Speed Railway Launched in Poland
| Railway / Bus / Ferry | 130 seen
<p>On this lovely 17th December afternoon I decided to add a new blog category to my blog - <a href="http://www.reinisfischer.com/railway">Railway</a>.</p><p>Railway is a transport system I have been…
About Georgia: Newspappers and Internet Sites in English Language
| Living in Georgia | 25 seen
<p>The other day I was contacted by one of the local Georgian English-language newspaper offering me to write some articles for them.</p><p>I don't know did this offer included some payment as well (actually I have no idea how…
Zakhar Zakharich - Tbilisi Restaurant Review
| Restaurant reviews | 41 seen
Welcome to another review of another great Tbilisi Restaurant. Today I'll share my thoughts of one of the hidden treasures I discovered just yesterday - Zakhar Zakharich restaurant.
For a prelude: I'm an expat living in Georgia (Tbilisi). You…
ProCredit Bank Georgia will use Toyota Hybrid cars
| Living in Georgia | 10 seen
<p><span>Checking my internet bank for savings report I found an article informing that ProCredit bank Georgia has bought 10 hybrid Toyota cars and starting now they will be used in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi.</span></p><…